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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Saker ShopRite Chicken and Pork Empanadas Recalled for Undeclared Egg

Agency Publication Date: February 14, 2018
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Summary

Saker ShopRites, Inc. is recalling approximately 19,757 pounds of fully cooked pork and chicken empanadas because they contain egg, which is not listed on the ingredient label. The affected empanadas were produced between October 7, 2017, and February 12, 2018, and sold in 6-oz and 9-oz vacuum-packed plastic packages. Customers who purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement, or throw them away.

Risk

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No injuries or adverse reactions have been confirmed to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your empanada packaging for the following product names and expiration dates between October 15, 2017, and February 20, 2018: 3 pk CHICKEN EMPANADA (9-oz), 2 pk CHICKEN EMPANADA (6-oz), 3 pk PORK EMPANADA (9-oz), or 2 pk PORK EMPANADA (6-oz).
  2. Look for establishment number EST. 5495 or EST. P-5495 inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label to confirm the product is part of this recall.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you have questions, contact ShopRite at 1-800-746-7748 or Karen O'Shea at 732-906-5932.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 3 options:

πŸ’°Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.
πŸ”„Option 3: Free Replacement
How to: ShopRite is asking customers to return the affected products for a replacement.

Affected Products

Product: 3 pk CHICKEN EMPANADA (9-oz)
UPC Codes:
843439011229
Establishment #: EST. P-5495
Date Ranges: Expiration dates between Oct. 15, 2017 and Feb. 20, 2018

Vacuum-packed plastic packages containing three pieces; Produced between Oct. 7, 2017 and Feb. 12, 2018

Product: 2 pk CHICKEN EMPANADA (6-oz)
UPC Codes:
843439011236
Establishment #: EST. P-5495
Date Ranges: Expiration dates between Oct. 15, 2017 and Feb. 20, 2018

Vacuum-packed plastic packages containing three pieces; Produced between Oct. 7, 2017 and Feb. 12, 2018

Product: 3 pk PORK EMPANADA (9-oz)
UPC Codes:
843439011205
Establishment #: EST. 5495
Date Ranges: Expiration dates between Oct. 15, 2017 and Feb. 20, 2018

Vacuum-packed plastic packages containing three pieces; Produced between Oct. 7, 2017 and Feb. 12, 2018

Product: 2 pk PORK EMPANADA (6-oz)
UPC Codes:
843439011212
Establishment #: EST. 5495
Date Ranges: Expiration dates between Oct. 15, 2017 and Feb. 20, 2018

Vacuum-packed plastic packages containing three pieces; Produced between Oct. 7, 2017 and Feb. 12, 2018

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 010-2018
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Saker Shoprites Inc
Sold By: ShopRite; Dearborn Market
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 824 pounds
Distributed To: New Jersey
Classification: Class I

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice Β· Raw API Response